Sanatorium versus Home Treatment for Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Article Published in 1935 in the official publication of the American College of Chest Physicians The Pennsylvania Plan
Article Published in 1939 in the official publication of the American College of Chest Physicians. This article details the state of Pennsylvania's plan for managing tuberculosis, including Sanatorium care. Arkansaw Tuberculosis Sanatorium Historic Site
This Sanatorium was in operation from 1910-1973. The Sanatorium Age in Canada
In addition to describing the widespread use of sanatoriums in Canada to fight TB, this site also provides a great history of the treatments used to fight tuberculosis.
Treatment in the Sanatorium
Treatment at the Cresson San was considered "top of the line".
Rest, fresh air, and good food were key components of treatment.
Surgery sometimes conducted to remove infected parts of lungs.
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Sanatorium versus Home Treatment for Pulmonary TuberculosisArticle Published in 1935 in the official publication of the American College of Chest Physicians
The Pennsylvania Plan
Article Published in 1939 in the official publication of the American College of Chest Physicians. This article details the state of Pennsylvania's plan for managing tuberculosis, including Sanatorium care.
Arkansaw Tuberculosis Sanatorium Historic Site
This Sanatorium was in operation from 1910-1973.
The Sanatorium Age in Canada
In addition to describing the widespread use of sanatoriums in Canada to fight TB, this site also provides a great history of the treatments used to fight tuberculosis.
Treatment in the Sanatorium